5. USE YOUR SMART PHONE TO CAPTURE A VISUAL REFERENCE

Take a camera or smart phone with you when painting
en plein air
. Painted studies capture atmosphere as no photograph ever could, but a camera can capture details in an instant. Using a photograph as a visual reference for your painting can ensure consistency in your work in the face of changes in climate and the like.

7. DON’T WEAR SUNGLASSES WHILST PAINTING

Though you may be contending with bright sun at times, sunglasses alter colour balance and can therefore affect how you perceive and use your palette. Wear a hat to insure against this effect and protect yourself from the elements.